Friday, September 24, 2010

Organza Flowers: a Tutorial.

Have you spotted organza flowers popping up here and there all around Blogland, lately?
Here's my own version of them, and I'd love to share it with you!
I like to mix and match materials and add a second color to perk them up. 





Here we go with the simple instructions. 
Cut circular shapes and/or petals out of organza or your favorite (preferably synthetic) materials.

Burn the edges up, being careful while doing that. You can burn your fingers (oouch!) and the petal as well. A little practice will lead you to use the flame at the just right distance and in the right position. Someone told me they use tealights, but I prefer this way that allows me much more control on what I'm doing.

This is a basic flower, made of circles only. As you can see, they are of different sizes and materials. Pile up your circles, arranging them pleasantly. You can add shaped petals if you wish, as in the above shots of my flowers.

Sew the petals altogether in the very centre, adding beads, crystals, pearls, buttons, whatever!

... They're stunning, aren't they!

Hope you have fun with this tutorial. And please, show me your organza flowers! My little heart rejoiced, after I posted the ribbon rose tutorial, hearing it had been inspiring and seeing how everyone had added their special personal touch! A hearty thank you once again to those who shared their zest with me! You made my day.
Have a splendid weekend, 
Monica x.

28 comments:

Blondie's Journal said...

You make it look so easy...but it will be a different story when I try it!! lol!

Thanks, Monica!!

xoxo
Jane

Dyche Designs said...

I love those, they look great.

Crème de la crème said...

Wow, that's a great decor' idea for my friends dinner party. Thanks for the tutorial.


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Glenda/MidSouth said...

How pretty! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Have a great weekend.

Cape Cod Rambling Rose said...

Oh Monica - these are just BEAUTIFUL! How very sweet and generous of you to share your tutorial!

~Mlle de Sombreuil~ said...

Mlle Sombreuil said I love your style, what will help you alittle, is to light a small tea light candle, so you don't have to rub your fingertips raw with the lighter. It will also free up your hands. Love the differant textures.

June said...

Monica you are too awesome for words. I love these. I think it takes a generous soul to go to the trouble (because it takes a lot of work) to do a tutorial for all of us. Thank you so much.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
hugs

T's Daily Treasures said...

Gorgeous organza! You do make it look easy but I'm not too sure ...

as for random posts, I think they are the best, honest, a depiction of real life.

Wishing you all the best. :) Tammy

slommler said...

Wow! Gorgeous!! Thank you so much for sharing the details on making these scrumptious flowers!! I am going to give it a try and I will let you know!
Hugs
SueAnn

Jacqueline said...

Dearest Monica, your organza flowers are gorgeous!! Lately, im really into making my own flowers using fabrics and yours is just gorgeous! I love your very detailed tutorial!! Thanks so much for making it and sharing it here with us! So happy i came by to visit you at your very inspiring space. Have alovely merry happy weekend and love to you!

jacqueline
http://jqlinesocuteithurts.typepad.com/

Sylvia said...

Your flowers are gorgeous, Monica, thanks for sharing !
Nice to read Kim is doing well !
My husband had an operation too, on Thursday, on his elbow, everything went well.
Enjoy your weekend,
Hugs,
Sylvia

Bonjade said...

Oh they are so beautiful....real beauties.....
Do you think I can make these myself.....?
I am not so creative.....;(
Fine evening
Hugs

Zuzu said...

They're gorgeous, Monica!!! Thank you for the tutorial - I've bookmarked it!
:)
Zuzu

Cinner said...

Monica, these are fabulous, I am going to try these for sure, thanks for the directions, I have to get to a fabric store for sure now. hope kim is coming along and that all is well. love your new blog look. take care.

Lynn said...

Beautiful Monica, thank you for sharing your techniques to creating them :)

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

I LOVE these flowers. Well done. I hope that Kim and you are both on the mend. What a fantastic story you shared about the owl~I can't even imagine!

Nook Cranny Gifts said...

Thanks for sharing the flower tutorial for the flowers. I am sooo inspired. I can't wait to get started. I have some ideas.
Have a great day.
Michele

maría cecilia said...

Hola Mónica, I have gone to see your website and fell in love with your wonderful photography!!! Your garden delights and petals are sooooo lovely pictures!!
Thank you for visiting my blog.
cariños,
maria cecilia

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Kim,

Many thanks for sharing the tutorial of these pretty flowers. Love it that you have used two colours and the combination of the tulle and fabric.

Happy week and I hope that the packing goes well
Hugs
Carolyn

Atelier de Charo said...

Fantastic flowers Monica!!!

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

Yea! This is just what I needed.
We were wedding dress shopping this week, and fell in love with a belt of these organza flowers.
Now I can make my own ~~ stay tuned :-)
I'm linking you up to my last weeks friday's favorites so I can remember!!

Crie Artezzanato said...

Very , very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Val(Brazil)

www.crieartezzanato.blogspot.com

Molly said...

I linked to your tutorial on my blog today and posted pictures of some of the organza flower pins my sister and I made for my daughter's upcoming wedding. After 180 of them I think I really love them! Thank you for the great tutorial and making the whole process look so simple. [URL=http://s1104.photobucket.com/albums/h321/geminidream62/?action=view&current=040211012.jpg][IMG]http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h321/geminidream62/th_040211012.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Monica, thank you for dropping in, Your flower is gorgeous too! I love the organza it looks so fragile and expensive. Now, if we could just stop burning our fingers LOL, it would be perfect!

Carol

tyziana said...

But they are beautiful! So sweet!
You're really talented! I'll try to make some too, with the help of your simple explanations! Thank you! ;)

BonJubles said...

I can't wait to try and make these!

Meredith said...

This is beautiful and so is your blog. I have just subscribed.
Meredith

Zefi said...

Beautiful! I'll be trying them next time I have the right fabric!